Legislation authored by Peggy Rosson

Includes legislation with Peggy Rosson as the primary author for the 72nd through 74th Legislatures. For other types of authorship, search the Legislative Archive System.

74th Regular Session
SB 66	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to the creation of a program to provide motor vehicle insurance coverage at affordable rates for certain individuals with good driving records.
SB 114	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to exempting certain veterans of the armed forces, the surviving children of certain members of the armed forces, and other persons with military-related service from tuition, fees, and charges at public institutions of higher education.
SB 174	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to the investment capital fund.
SB 182	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95 Caption: Relating to prohibiting discrimination by certain insurers in issuing health insurance policies to women with fibrocystic breast conditions; imposing penalties.
SB 220	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to the grounds for expulsion from school.
SB 255	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95 Caption: Relating to the distribution of earned income tax credits information by the comptroller of public accounts and other state agencies.
SB 256	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the creation of two judicial districts composed of El Paso County and to the composition of the 154th and 287th judicial districts.
SB 306	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to the regulation of premium finance companies.
SB 307	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to declination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of insurance coverage on certain residential property.
SB 336	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95 Caption: Relating to notice and cure provisions required for a defaulting purchaser under a contract for deed and to requirements for and loans associated with a contract for deed transaction in certain counties.
SB 450	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to regional water and wastewater planning for the County of El Paso.
SB 451	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the regulation of businesses conducting currency exchange or transmission.
SB 452	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95 Caption: Relating to powers and duties of the Texas Ethics Commission, to powers and duties of persons acting under certain laws administered by the commission, and to the registration of persons who represent inmates for compensation.
SB 536	Last Action: Referred to Appropriations Caption: Relating to providing certain entities relief from the local share requirement of a program providing state or federal matching funds.
SB 537	Last Action: Referred to Appropriations Caption: Relating to the creation of a state match pool to provide the local share requirement for a program offering federal matching funds.
SB 542	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to allowing certain counties to cancel certain platted subdivisions if the land has not been developed and is likely to be developed as a colonia.
SB 545	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the consent of a person 16 years of age or older to donate blood or blood components.
SB 546	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to degree programs, research centers, and schools at The University of Texas at El Paso.
SB 632	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to bicycle safety.
SB 674	Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee Caption: Relating to the limitation of school district ad valorem tax increases on the residence homestead of certain disabled persons.
SB 707	Last Action: Vetoed by the Governor Caption: Relating to creating an offense for the possession of aerosol paint by a person younger than 18 years of age and regulating access by customers to aerosol paints; providing penalties.
SB 709	Last Action: Tabled in committee Caption: Relating to the date for holding a political party's county and senatorial district conventions.
SB 734	Last Action: Reported favorably as substituted Caption: Relating to promoting the ability of state agencies and the public to access information maintained and services provided electronically by state agencies.
SB 907	Last Action: Referred to Jurisprudence Caption: Relating to standby guardianships for certain minors.
SB 931	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to interagency sharing of information concerning delinquent children who are serious habitual offenders; providing a penalty.
SB 1006	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to local option elections held under the Alcoholic Beverage Code.
SB 1007	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the dissolution of the El Paso County Water Control and Improvement District--Westway, the provision of water supply and sewer services to the residents of the district after dissolution, and the rates charged for water and sewer service by the City of El Paso; validating certain actions of the district's board of directors.
SB 1019	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to social security coverage of certain student employees of public institutions of higher education.
SB 1161	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to out-of-hospital do-not-resuscitate orders; providing penalties.
SB 1162	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95 Caption: Relating to unannounced inspections made by certain health and human services agencies.
SB 1163	Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar Caption: Relating to the establishment of the El Paso Quadricentennial Commission.
SB 1164	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to the collection of the 9-1-1 emergency service fee from users of local exchange access lines and cellular and wireless telecommunications devices.
SB 1282	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95 Caption: Relating to the authority of the School Land Board to dedicate permanent school fund land for public uses in exchange for nonmonetary consideration.
SB 1283	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to rates for water supply or sewer services charged by the City of El Paso to residents of a certain area of El Paso County.
SB 1284	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95 Caption: Relating to regulation of the business of title insurance.
SB 1388	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95 Caption: Relating to the creation of a county mass transit authority.
SB 1389	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to the operation of the unemployment compensation special administration fund.
SB 1390	Last Action: Committee report sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to motorcycle license fees and the motorcycle education fund.
SB 1450	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the issuance of debt and financial assistance to certain persons, municipal corporations, and political subdivisions of the state for the public purpose of encouraging and assisting compliance with federal and state air quality standards.
SB 1451	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to the disclosure of installment payment plan options to consumers purchasing certain motor vehicle insurance.
SB 1452	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to the use of installment payment plans for premiums required for certain motor vehicle insurance.
SB 1453	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95 Caption: Relating to the availability of legislative information and the use of certain legislatively produced materials.
SB 1454	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/95 Caption: Relating to educational programs for medical students and physicians regarding pain management and treatment.
SB 1524	Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar Caption: Relating to the composition of a rate class for electric service.
SB 1525	Last Action: Reported favorably as amended Caption: Relating to the acquisition by the Parks and Wildlife Department of real property owned by the permanent school fund.
SB 1623	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to registration and operation of motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, and mopeds.
SB 1663	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the creation, administration, powers, duties, functions, operation, and financing of the Paseo del Este Municipal Utility District; providing for the authorization of bonds and the levy of taxes; providing civil penalties.
SB 1709	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/28/95 Caption: Relating to the validation of certain acts of, including the exclusion of land from, the El Paso County Water Authority.
SCR 62	Last Action: Referred to Civil Practices Caption: Granting Cleola Sweed permission to sue the state and the Texas Department of Human Services.
SCR 65	Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services Caption: Directing the board of regents of The University of Texas System to assess potential use of facilities in El Paso County and the border region for health education programs.
SCR 66	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Declaring support of the El Paso region as the pilot site for the Intermodal Installation Program.
SCR 74	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Declaring it state policy to make readily available to the public facts and information on the operation, funding, distribution, and allocation of state government resources, and directing executive-branch entities to develop and disseminate such facts and information.
SCR 85	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Directing the Texas Legislative Council to amend the Texas Legislative Council Drafting Manual.
SCR 86	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Requesting the Supreme Court and State Bar of Texas to address issues of sex discrimination and gender bias through amendment of disciplinary rules and expanded continuing education.
SCR 96	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Encouraging Texas law schools to include in their curriculums consideration of issues of gender bias.
SCR 152	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Commending Belen Robles for her contributions to the League of United Latin American Citizens.
SJR 38	Last Action: Referred to special subcommittee Caption: Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit school district ad valorem tax increases on the residence homesteads of certain disabled persons.
SJR 50	Last Action: Referred to Finance Caption: Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the issuance of bonds and state financing to encourage and assist compliance with federal and state air quality requirements.
SR 166	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Janice Woods Windle of El Paso on her superb contributions to the citizens of Texas.
SR 170	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the City of El Paso on El Paso Day, February 8, 1995.
SR 649	Last Action: Placed on Reg. Order of Business Calendar Caption: Amending Senate Rule 4.03-limit to 5 minutes.
SR 718	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating James D. Eddy's seventh-grade history class from Parkland Middle School in El Paso on being among the winners of a contest celebrating the restoration of the Texas Capitol.
SR 883	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending the life of service of Johnnie L. Calvert of El Paso.
SR 884	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Davie Lee Johnson of El Paso on being named Nurse of the Year by District One of the Texas Nurses Association.
SR 885	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing V-J Day, September 2, 1995, as the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II and honoring America's World War II veterans.
SR 886	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing V-E Day, May 8, 1995, as the 50th anniversary of Victory in Europe and honoring America's World War II veterans.
SR 1259	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the El Paso Arsenal Soccer Club for its accomplishments during the 1994-1995 season.
73rd Regular Session
SB 161	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to platting requirements.
SB 162	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93 Caption: Relating to a requirement that an operator service make a live operator available.
SB 229	Last Action: Referred to Judicial Affairs Caption: Relating to the administration of a statewide plan for child support by the attorney general's office.
SB 270	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93 Caption: Relating to the form in which a person may provide a copy, summary, or narrative of a patient's medical records.
SB 291	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93 Caption: Relating to the administration of a statewide plan for child support by the attorney general's office and awards of cost in Title IV-D cases and including appropriations of federal funds.
SB 292	Last Action: Co-author authorized Caption: Relating to the certification and duties of certain peace officers as special officers for mental health assignment.
SB 299	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the authority of a telecommunications utility to offer caller identification services and to the definition of an offense.
SB 300	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the commissioner of higher education.
SB 359	Last Action: Co-author authorized Caption: Relating to the creation of a program to provide motor vehicle insurance coverage at affordable rates for certain individuals with good driving records.
SB 391	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the composition and operation of municipal boards of adjustment.
SB 452	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93 Caption: Relating to the regulation and operation of tow trucks and storage facilities; providing penalties.
SB 470	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to multiple-party accounts and trust accounts at a credit union.
SB 477	Last Action: Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the prosecutors for the state and county in El Paso County.
SB 478	Last Action: Referred to Criminal Justice Caption: Relating to the testimony of a child in a child abuse case.
SB 496	Last Action: Co-author authorized Caption: Relating to the powers and duties of the Texas Higher Education Coordination Board concerning certain institutions of higher education.
SB 514	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to denial of paternity, the determination of paternity and the payment of child support during a suit in which a determination of paternity is sought.
SB 515	Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair Caption: Relating to child support judgment actions.
SB 516	Last Action: Referred directly to subcommittee by chair Caption: Relating to the payment of child support to local registries and the Title IV-D registry for the collection of court-ordered child support and income withholding for child support.
SB 615	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to a recreational facility fee at The University of Texas at El Paso.
SB 738	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93 Caption: Relating to the safe operation of motorcycles on highways.
SB 739	Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee Caption: Relating to the amendment of certain reports required by law.
SB 740	Last Action: Referred to s/c on Elections & Ethics by Pres Caption: Relating to certain expenditures attributable to groups under the lobbyist registration law.
SB 741	Last Action: Referred to s/c on Elections & Ethics by Pres Caption: Relating to Section 36.02 of the Penal Code.
SB 742	Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee Caption: Relating to the rulemaking authority of the Ethics Commission.
SB 743	Last Action: Referred to s/c on Elections & Ethics by Pres Caption: Relating to certain information required for registration as a lobbyist.
SB 744	Last Action: Referred to s/c on Elections & Ethics by Pres Caption: Relating to Chapter 36, Penal Code.
SB 745	Last Action: Referred to s/c on Elections & Ethics by Pres Caption: Relating to the nature and reporting of accounts under Title 15 of the Election Code.
SB 746	Last Action: Left pending in subcommittee Caption: Relating to procedures before the Texas Ethics Commission.
SB 747	Last Action: No action taken in subcommittee Caption: Relating to the reporting of lobby activities by entities employing lobbyists.
SB 748	Last Action: Referred to s/c on Elections & Ethics by Pres Caption: Relating to the verification requirements for certain filings with the Texas Ethics Commission; providing penalties.
SB 770	Last Action: No action taken in committee Caption: Relating to gender equity in vocational education programs.
SB 771	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/93 Caption: Relating to medical records 100 years or older.
SB 772	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to the period for which students are suspended from participation in extracurricular activities on account of grades.
SB 1001	Last Action: Withdrawn from calendar Caption: Relating to the powers and authority of the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
SB 1002	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the Administrative Procedure and Texas Register Act.
SB 1120	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to establishing a wastewater reclamation fund and providing financing to political subdivisions for wastewater reclamation projects to be administered by the Texas Water Development Board.
SB 1121	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to allowable expenses for utility companies.
SB 1122	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to mergers and acquisitions of utilities.
SB 1123	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to the definition of public utility.
SB 1124	Last Action: Referred to Economic Development Caption: Relating to cost accounting information of telecommunication utilities.
SB 1192	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to certain degree programs offered by proprietary schools.
SB 1335	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation.
SB 1351	Last Action: Recommended for local & uncontested Calendar Caption: Relating to the juvenile board of El Paso County and to the family district court in El Paso County.
SB 1374	Last Action: Placed on General State Calendar Caption: Relating to the regionalization of utility services in El Paso County by providing for consolidation of certain water and wastewater service corporations and utility districts into a regional utility, and methods for planning, funding and operation of a regional utility.
SB 1440	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to a review of child development training agreements.
SB 1445	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93 Caption: Relating to the establishment of fiscal years in certain municipalities.
SR 414	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Expressing appreciation to Hector Enriquez for his countless contributions to the youth of his community and to the State of Texas.
SR 456	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Zach White Elementary School Campus Improvement Committee on the success of the role model program that was implemented in the 1991-1992 school year.
SR 586	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Senator Rodney Ellis on his birthday.
SR 620	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Mrs. Rosa Ramirez Guerrero of El Paso for her contributions to the citizens of her city and state.
SR 621	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending Child Care Licensing, the El Paso division of the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services, for requiring and setting standards for high quality child care.
SR 968	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Cesar Chavez of El Paso.
SR 969	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Requesting that all health and human services education programs resulting in licensure or certification by the State of Texas include studies in gerontology or geriatric health care.
SR 1155	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Expressing the intention of the Senate of the State of Texas that the institutions of higher education of South Texas and along the border receive adequate support from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
72nd Regular Session
SB 67	Last Action: Referred to Education Caption: Relating to the establishment of a tuition grant program for dependent children of certain public school teachers.
SB 179	Last Action: Withdrawn from intent calendar Caption: Relating to a settlement in a contested administrative case.
SB 447	Last Action: Reported favorably w/o amendment(s) Caption: Relating to eligibility for workers' compensation benefits based on certain injuries incurred by peace officers.
SB 490	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to entering into contracts with adjoining states for the improvement of certain public roads and highways.
SB 1111	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the establishment and powers and duties of the Texas Public Utility Commission and to the staff and powers and duties of the Office of Public Utility Counsel.
SB 1240	Last Action: Laid on table subject to call in committee Caption: Relating to authorizing the Rio Grande Compact Commissioner for Texas to negotiate with the Rio Grange Compact Commissioner for New Mexico to determine an appropriate share of local support matching funds to be paid by the state for the study, development, and construction of flood control and sediment control dams and for the rehabilitation of the Rio Grande floodway above the Elephant Butte Reservoir.
SB 1269	Last Action: Referred to Public Health Caption: Relating to the requirements for a dental hygienist license.
SB 1270	Last Action: Referred to Health & Human Services Caption: Relating to services and programs offered by the Texas Department of Human Services to a family after an adoption.
SB 1271	Last Action: Subcommittee meeting cancelled Caption: Relating to state employee suggestions regarding productivity of state government.
SB 1272	Last Action: 1st Printing sent to Calendars Caption: Relating to the adoption of objective performance indicators for vocational education provided by school districts.
SB 1273	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91 Caption: Relating to funding for regional vocational education planning committees.
SB 1274	Last Action: Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91 Caption: Relating to requiring consideration of the quality and effectiveness of vocational education as part of the accreditation process.
SB 1275	Last Action: Referred to Public Education Caption: Relating to gender equity in vocational education programs.
SB 1276	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to the requirement that certain statewide licensing agencies cooperate in their administrative and investigative functions.
SB 1277	Last Action: Left pending in committee Caption: Relating to the punishment for theft of property with intent to transport the property across an international boundary.
SB 1278	Last Action: Referred to Retirement & Aging Caption: Relating to the fire fighters' and police officers' pension fund in certain municipalities.
SB 1279	Last Action: Tabled in committee Caption: Relating to enhancement of the offense of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
SB 1280	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91 Caption: Relating to termination of executory contracts for the sale of real property.
SB 1281	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to continuing education requirements for licensees of statewide licensing agencies.
SB 1282	Last Action: Effective immediately Caption: Relating to the administrative adjudication of violations of city ordinances dealing with the parking and stopping of vehicles.
SB 1283	Last Action: Effective on 9/1/91 Caption: Relating to the confidentiality of a disciplinary order affecting the license of a professional.
SB 1540	Last Action: Referred to State Affairs Caption: Relating to a requirement that an operator service make a live operator available.
SB 1604	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Relating to the zoning and other regulation of the El Paso Mission Trail Historical Area; providing a penalty.
SCR 70	Last Action: Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Caption: Resolving that El Paso shall be declared the Capitol of the Border.
SR 154	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring Army Specialist Melissa Rathbun-Nealy of Fort Bliss who is reported missing in action in the Persian Gulf War.
SR 155	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to United States Army Specialist David Lockett of Fort Bliss who is reported missing in action.
SR 308	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of United States Army Private Michael Dailey.
SR 622	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Proclaiming April 28, 1991, as a Day of Thanksgiving.
SR 656	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Extending best wishes to the El Paso LULAC chapters for a joyous "Cinco de Mayo" celebration.
SR 657	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Extending best wishes to the Lions International for a joyous "Cinco de Mayo" celebration.
SR 658	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Extending best wishes to Freddy's Cafe for a joyous "Cinco de Mayo" celebration.
SR 693	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: In memory of Arturo Islas of El Paso.
SR 715	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Cormac McCarthy for his induction into the Authors of the Pass: El Paso Herald-Post Writers Hall of Fame on May 10, 1991.
SR 716	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to the life and works of H. Gordon Frost whose writings are priceless gifts to the citizens of Texas.
SR 717	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Paying tribute to The University of Texas at El Paso Professor Emeritus William H. Timmons for his significant contributions to the State of Texas and congratulating him for being honored at the Sixth Annual Authors of the Pass: El Paso Herald-Post Writers Hall of Fame celebration.
SR 718	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Commending eminent author Robert Skimin for his exceptional work and congratulating him for being inducted into the El Paso Herald-Post Writers Hall of Fame.
SR 738	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Honoring the Retired Senior Volunteer Program Environmental Volunteers for their exceptional contributions to the citizens of Texas and the nation.
SR 758	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Joining with the citizens of El Paso in honoring the United States Army Air Defense Artillery Center and Fort Bliss and all of their personnel for their important role in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm.
SR 759	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing Madeline Harrell for her 22 years of loyal service in the field of education.
SR 761	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating Tarleton State University and its outstanding rodeo teams for advancing to the College National Finals Rodeo in Bozeman, Montana.
SR 849	Last Action: Referred to Administration Caption: Directing the Subcommittee on Water to conduct an interim study regarding the adequacy of utility service currently being provided in the state.
SR 850	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Congratulating the Radford School of El Paso on the occasion of its 80th birthday.
SR 898	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Suspending the Senate rules to allow the conference committee on HB 546 to go outside the bounds of the committee.
72nd 1st Called Session
SB 37	Last Action: Referred to Natural Resources Caption: Relating to the use of funds in the low-level waste fund, to certain fees imposed to finance the Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Authority, and to the issuance of revenue bonds by the authority.
72nd 2nd Called Session
SR 55	Last Action: Reported enrolled Caption: Recognizing the National Park Service on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.
72nd 4th Called Session
SCR 10	Last Action: Signed by the Governor Caption: Urging the President of the United States to declassify all information relating to American military personnel and civilians who remain missing in Southeast Asia, except for that information that would reveal the methods, resources, and identities of intelligence operatives.